BVB manager Kehl laments on Musiala injury: "Awful"
German professional footballer Jamal Musiala, a key player for Bayern Munich, has suffered a significant setback during the Club World Cup quarter-final match against Paris Saint-Germain. The incident occurred in early July 2025, overshadowing Bayern Munich's elimination from the tournament.
During an action against PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, Musiala sustained a fracture of the fibula and a dislocated ankle on his left leg. The unfortunate collision caused his ankle to be visibly displaced, raising concerns about the severity of the injury.
The 22-year-old was immediately taken off the field on a stretcher and transported to a hospital. Bayern Munich confirmed that Musiala flew back from Orlando to Munich on July 6, 2025, to undergo surgery on the injury.
The club's board member for sport, Max Eberl, described the injury as a lengthy recovery, indicating it is a major setback for both Musiala and Bayern Munich. He emphasized the club's full support during his rehabilitation but did not specify an exact recovery timeframe. Typically, such severe injuries involving fibula fractures and ankle dislocations can lead to several months out of play.
The injury has caused concern not only for Bayern Munich but also among their competitors, including Borussia Dortmund. Their sporting director, Sebastian Kehl, expressed sympathy for Musiala and wished him a quick recovery. Kehl has also stated that he finds it difficult to watch such injury scenes multiple times.
It is important to note that Musiala had recently recovered from a muscle bundle tear before the incident. His current injury, however, remains unspecified in terms of its nature or severity.
This unfortunate event represents a significant blow to Bayern Munich and their midfielder, who had just returned from a prior injury before this incident. The club and their fans will be hoping for a speedy and successful recovery for Musiala during his rehabilitation.
[1] Bayern Munich official statement, July 5, 2025. [2] ESPN, "Jamal Musiala suffers serious injury in Club World Cup quarter-final," July 5, 2025. [3] Goal.com, "Musiala ruled out of Club World Cup after serious injury," July 5, 2025. [4] Bild, "Musiala's nightmare: Fracture and dislocation in Club World Cup," July 5, 2025.
European leagues are watching closely as Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala faces a lengthy recovery from a fractured fibula and dislocated ankle, sustained during a Club World Cup quarter-final match against Paris Saint-Germain. This injury comes after he had just returned from a prior injury, making it a significant blow to both Musiala and the club.
